BUYER'S GUIDE: Asian/Exotics - 20th March - 26th March
With the rain impacting local ground grown crops i.e. asian leaf lines at the moment, here is our buyer's guide to what's missing or rare at the markets.
Asian Vegetables: Short Supply
Een Choy - Gai Choy - Ong Choy - Water Spinach
Asian Vegetables: Not Available
Jicama - Kachay - Tamarind
Exotic Fruits: Not Available
Asian Plum - Cumquats - Green Mangoes - Loquats - Lychee - Red Pomellos - Tamarillo (red/gold) - Tangelos
SPECIAL MARKET UPDATE
With flood warnings across major growing regions in NSW and storms predicted to hit QLD over the next few days, the markets are beginning to see quality issues. Demand is currently steady, however as supply tightens we can expect prices to increase.
Beans- Borlotti in particular are currently very thin on the ground, QLD storms could see shortages in other varieties
Herbs- bunch lines heavily affected by the rain, very short shelf life (buy as needed)- alternatively consider micro-herbs. Grown in greenhouses these are good quality, have a longer shelf life and are in good supply (if not quite as rich in colour due to lower light)
Melon Lines- short supply, pricy
Berries – in particular strawberries are poor quality with short shelf life- figs are fabulous eating at the moment and could be a good substitute
Tomatoes – good quality produce from NSW and VIC is scarce, prices will reflect short supply
Zucchini Flowers- Very limited, not a recommended buy
Potential issues with: Cauliflower, Broccoli, Zucchini
We can expect more of the same supply/price issues over the coming month and will do our best to notify you in advance of shortages and best substitutes.
BUYER'S GUIDE: Asian/Exotics - 6th Mar - 12th Mar
With the rain impacting local ground grown crops i.e. asian leaf lines at the moment, here is our buyer's guide to what's missing or rare at the markets.
Asian Vegetables: Short Supply
Gai Choy
Asian Vegetables: Not Available
Jicama - Kachay - Lotus Root - Tamarind - Water Spinach - White Radish
Exotic Fruits: Not Available
Asian Plum - Cumquats - Guava - JuJu Fruit - Kiwifruit (gold) - Loquats - Tamarillo (red) - Tamarillo (gold) - Tangelos
BUYER'S GUIDE: Asian/Exotics - 27th Feb- 3rd March
With the rain impacting local ground grown crops i.e. asian leaf lines at the moment, here is our buyer's guide to what's missing or rare at the markets right now. Other leaf lines are up in price but quality is good.
Asian Vegetables: Short Supply
Gai Choy
Asian Vegetables: Not Available
Kachay - Lotus Root - Tamarind - Water Spinach
Exotic Fruits: Not Available
Asian Plum - Cumquats - Guava - JuJu Fruit - Kiwifruit (gold) - Loquats - Mangosteen - Pomelos (red) - Star Apple - Tamarillo (red) - Tamarillo (gold) - Tangelos
BUYER'S GUIDE: Asian/Exotics - 7th Feb-13th Feb
Vegie lines like Bitter Melon, Luffa, Hairy Melon, Winter Melon and Sin Que all good buying.
Leaf lines showing some signs of weather damage but still in good supply.
Chillies, plenty around so now’s the time to turn up the HEAT!
Asian Vegetables: Not Available
Kachay - Lotus Root - Tamarind - Water Spinach
Exotic Fruits: Not Available
Asian Plum - Buddha Hands - Cumquats - Custard Apple - Fuji Fruit - Guava - JuJu Fruit - Kiwifruit (gold) - Loquats - Persimmon - Pomelos (red) - Star Apple - Tamarillo (red) - Tamarillo (gold) - Tangelos
Exotic Fruits: Short Supply
Mangosteen
BUYER'S GUIDE: Asian/Exotics- 31st Jan- 6th Feb
The good news is that most Asian vegetables and exotic fruits are plentiful at the moment. There are however gaps in the market, so we've listed those items currently not available below:
Asian Vegetables:
Kachay - Lotus Root - Tamarind - Water Spinach
Exotic Fruits:
Asian Plum - Buddha Hands - Cumquats - Custard Apple - Fuji Fruit - Guava - JuJu Fruit - Kiwifruit (gold) - Loquats - Mangosteen - Persimmon - Pomelos (red) - Star Apple - Tamarillo (red) - Tamarillo (gold) - Tangelos